"Judy had a good heart and she loved her community,” Fischer said. “My thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.”

On behalf of the Louisville Metro Council, President Jim King released the following statement: "The Metro Council is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Judy Green. She served the people of her community for many years and was always a strong advocate for children. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Green family during this time of grief."

Green, 57, was a dentist and has 13 children.

“I pray that people remember she was a loving, caring mom. She had a rich, robust family. A life partner, her husband, who loved her deeply. And she took care of District 1. She really did take care of District 1 and no one can deny that,” said Green’s successor, Attica Scott.

Green served as District 1 councilwoman for five years before stepping down.

In June 2011, the Metro Ethics Commission concluded Green violated ethics laws by mishandling taxpayer money and improperly paying family members who were employed by her youth summer jobs program.

She voluntarily left her seat in September 2011, but days later the Council Court unanimously voted to have her removed her seat.

Even after stepping down, Green still admitted to no wrongdoing during her tenure on the Metro Council.

"I never did anything unethical during my time in office," she said in 2011. "I've never taken anything from anybody. I didn't as much as take a paper clip from City Hall."

Green was also hospitalized in 2011 for what her attorney called a serious health complication. He said it's unclear if that had anything to do with her death.

For Scott, the news her predecessor had passed away was unbelievable.

“I heard about it this morning and I was shocked, actually, because I hadn't heard anything about her being ill,” Scott said. “I'm sending prayers and comfort to her family right now.”

Green was remembered Tuesday night at a meeting to discuss ways to cut down violence in Louisville.

"We were in a community meeting this morning and someone had brought it to our attention and I couldn't believe it. She's going to be greatly missed," said Shawn Gardner with 2NOT1 Fatherhood and Families. "Doing the work that I do, sometimes I would need words of encouragement, sometimes I would need ideas, sometimes I would need advice, and she always willing to assist me in any way she could."